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Abbott is a neglected masculine surname with religious overtones as the head of a monastery. Though the feminine nickname Abby could be a slight drawback, Abbott is still an attractive offbeat possibility.

The political activist and co-founder of the Yippies, Abbie Hoffman's birth name was Abbott.

Abbot (one 't') Kinney is known for developing Venice, California--whose main throughfare bears his name.